Antonyms for gallantly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : adjective gal-uhnt for 1, 3, 4; guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt for 2, 5; noun guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt; verb guh-lant, -lahnt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective ˈgæl ənt for 1, 3, 4; gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt for 2, 5; noun gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt; verb gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt


Definition of gallantly

Origin :
  • 1550s, "showily," from gallant + -ly (2). Meaning "with exaggerated courtesy" is from 1610s.
  • As in bravely : adv courageously
  • As in pleasantly : adv courteously
  • As in politely : adv thoughtfully
Example sentences :
  • He took the hand which she extended and, bending over it, kissed it gallantly.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • We gallantly declared that we thoroughly agreed with these principles of the toilette.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • "It is very kind of you to return at all," replied Dan, gallantly enough.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • "You may have seen twenty summers," gallantly conjectured Vivian.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • A few of them gallantly reached the Turkish trenches and fell there.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • "That was more fortunate for your family than it was for my sex," said Nelson, gallantly.
  • Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet
  • The Colonel said gallantly: "I don't expect there's much to forgive."
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • "I will not refuse a service you offer me so gallantly," said she.
  • Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "With all my strength and wit," he answered, readily and gallantly.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • And then gallantly, "If I can offer you my services, I'd be glad to take you home at night——"
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs

Synonyms for gallantly

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